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to lay down on a sort of wooden bedstead, after a very 
light supper, some soldiers of the kaid's guards enter, 
ed abruptly with orders to bring me again before him. 
I rose, and suffered myself to be conducted to the 
kaid. He was waiting for me rather impatiently at a 
small distance from his door. He made me go up into 
a room, where I found his secretary and his kiahia, or 
lieutenant-governor. After having made excuses for 
not having made me stay with him in the morning, he 
added, with much politeness, that he wanted to lodge 
me with himself till the house was ready for my recep- 
tion. Some coffee was brought in, without sugar; and 
several questions and answers, concerning my objects 
and affairs, made the subject of our conversation. A 
plentiful supper was then served up, of which I partook 
very slightly; and I at last laid down to rest, on the same 
carpet with the others. 
In the afternoon of the same day I had procured my 
little portmanteau, which contained all my wearing ap- 
parel, to be brought on shore. I offered the key of it 
to the officers there; but they declined examining it; 
nor would they accept of any fee. This portmanteau 
was always my companion till I was settled in my new 
house. The next morning, after breakfast, the captain 
of our vessel desired me to ask the kaid for leave to 
take on board some provision. I refused to do this, be- 
cause I did not think myself as yet sufficiently intimate 
with the governor to hazard any solicitations. We dined 
at noon. I made several inquiries about my house, 
but could get no other answer except yes, yes. At last, 
towards evening, I was informed that the house was 
ready. I took leave of the kaid, who repeated his of- 
fers of service; and I was conducted to my new dwelling. 
